Tyrone footballer Cathal McCarron announces intercounty retirement
Thursday 21 March 2019 08:50, UK
Tyrone footballer Cathal McCarron has announced that he is retiring from intercounty action.
The Dromore man enjoyed a successful career with the Red Hands, picking up a Celtic Cross after the Ulster county's All-Ireland triumph in 2008. He was also nominated for an All-Star in 2015, and played a central role in the side winning their most recent provincial title in 2017.
A tough defender, McCarron was a key man for Tyrone in recent years, but has also been plagued by injuries. After missing much of last year's championship where the county reached the All-Ireland final, McCarron has elected to call it a day.
"It's never easy to say goodbye but I feel the time is right for me now," he said in a statement.
"With the injury and the travelling, it has been getting harder and harder. I wanted to take this time to thank all the GAA community who supported me through the tough times and the good times. It's been an incredible journey and I have some unbelievable memories that I will never forget.
"It's time now to sit in the stand and watch Tyrone win another All-Ireland, and more importantly spending more time with the family and enjoying club football."
